Fasting

This week we will start our discusion on fasting. If you have time, please read over this set of verses.

Matthew 17:19-21

Matthew 9:14-15

Zachariah 7:5-6

Isaiah 58:1-4

Psalm 69:10-16

Joel 2 :12-15

See ya Sunday

I Corinthians 15-16

How did your view of life after death change when you came to Christ or began seeking Him? What is the greatest fear about death that you still have?

Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11


1. What are the essential elements of the gospel?




2. What importance does the resurrection of Christ play in Paul's gospel?


Read 15:12-34

If there is no resurrection, what are the consequences for Christ, for Paul, and for us?




How will Christ's resurrection overcome the effects of Adam's sin?



How might a belief or non- belief in the Resurrection affect a person's lifestyle?



In verses 35-49, How does Paul " Make sense" of the resurrection?




What are you most looking forward to in your heavenly existence with Christ?

I Corinthians14

Speaking for Christ:

Try to recall a time when something was shared during a worship service or in a small group that truly encouraged you.

Today we will discuss" inspired speech" in the context of Chapter 13's them of love.

Read I Corinthians 14:1-25

Verse 1-5, Why did Paul prefer prophesy to tongues?


6-12, Why does Paul say that tongues do not build up the church ?


In what ways might we be guilty of meaningless of mindless worship today?


Why would prophetic speech rather than tongues cause visitors to sense God in our midst( 23-25)



Read 14:26-40

What guidelines are given for speaking in tongues?


Under what circumstances should prophets speak or remain silent?


Some worship services are so "orderly" that they put us to sleep. Others are so " free" that they seem out of control. How does this chapter promote both freedom and order in our worship?